Gameday Thread, #132: 8/26 vs. Padres
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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Welcome to the big leagues, Chad Reineke. Not only is your second-ever appearance against the man who won the 2006 Cy Young, was second last year, and is the favorite this season...but your third appearance sees you facing the same guy. For your next start, I believe the cloning of an entire line-up of Babe Ruths for you to face, should be just about completed. Have fun.
Reineke didn't acquit himself badly last time, with a quality start and three runs over six innings. However, he might as well have been spitting at a supernova, because he was facing Brandon Webb, who delivered seven shutout innings of three-hit ball, on the way to his sixth straight victory. If he makes it seven tonight, he'll become only the second National League pitcher this year to reel off some many W's in a row. The first was also Brandon Webb - nine wins to start the year [as well as two at the end of 2007].
So, I feel pretty confident, as long as a) our offense doesn't totally suck, and b) the bullpen are willing to hold off extending their seven-week losing streak for another game. Neither are, admittedly, certain. I'm at IZW, so will be able to comment during the game, just not watch it. Azreous is on the recap, unless something totally heinous takes place, causing me to forget and write a blistering screed of criticism. Chip Hale, you have been warned. Dodgers have just started playing in Washington, so let's get this up early and hope they continue to suck, every bit as much as they did in Philadelphia.
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Wow.... the Dodgers really DO suck, don't they?
Thank God for small favors.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Bit of trivia from PR:
Strange fact
Only two teams to not play each other so far?
diamondbacks cardinals
“If I can’t live off $12-million, there are serious problems.” -Larry Walker on Juan Gonzalez
by MacFrantic on Aug 26, 2008 3:14 PM MST
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Oh my
Am I really forced to hope that the Nationals can win a few games? This is bad. Gulp….. Go Nationals!!
I may not be around for the game. I had to have a root canal today. The painkillers are pretty strong. Hopefully I will be awake to see Brandon Webb try for win #20, but I may be unconscious by then. Go Webby!
Ouch!
Hope you feel better!!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Ow
Well, if muu can slice open a finger for the D-backs, a bit of dental work should also get us the win. :-) Feel better!
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Cue srdmad
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2-0
Bonifacio singles to lead off the inning, then get sacrificed around the bases before a single brings him in to score.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
2-0 Nationals.
And who scored the second run.
Emilio Bonifacio.
Ironically, he may end up helping us more playing for the Nats, than Rauch does playing for us…
I don't have a problem with it
I just don’t have any optimism to go with it. But I’d be thrilled if they prove me wrong.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Look at it as rooting against the Dodgers. That makes it ever-so-much easier!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Early Runs
We need some early runs for webby so he can go after hitters with his best stuff. Go Dbacks!…. Go Nats!
Two on for the Dodgers
Loney passes up an opportunity to make us hate him more and flies out for the first out in the inning.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
I support
James Loney sucking.
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And they leave two on
Dodgers can’t score, still down 2-0.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
I hate
trying to find a piece of info and my google-fu not being strong enough to pull up anything relevant.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
Perhaps
I can lend some of my google-fu skillz?
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I found it
that’s weird though, the page wasn’t auto-refreshing to I thought everyone left. Then I navigated away and saw 50 new comments.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
Apparently
They realized they’re the Nationals, and supposed to suck, so they thought they’d hit two batters back to back.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Technically, it’s the batter AND the pitcher, so you’re okay.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Crossing fingers....
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of their lineup up, too
If they only tie it up, the Nationals are lucky.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
One run in on a fielder's choice
Then Ethier flies out. Runners at first and second, two outs…
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Sheesh
That was bad. Think how much less interesting this race would be if either of the teams could score.
Dodgers threatening again...
Runners at the corners, no outs.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Woooh!
Nomah lines out and they double up Manny at third! Two outs, runners at second and third.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
And Lowe whiffs to end it.
Two innings in a row, they’ve had the bases loaded with no outs. They’ve got one run between them.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
At The Sets
I really did not expect to reach her and still find the Nationals clinging to a lead! Six outs to go for them…
Gameday dead
But that was a 1-2-3 inning for Lowe. Leadoff hitter on base for the Dodgers in the eighth.
You watching it?
I was reduced to hitting refresh frequently on Dodger Thoughts. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I turned it on :)
2 on 2 out for WAS in the 8th… Lowe STILL in there.
by snakecharmer on Aug 26, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Blargh
Milledge couldn’t help our cause. Fly out.
by snakecharmer on Aug 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You are officially anointed play-by-play
For the rest of the game. :-)
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you might escape
As Gameday appears to be back in effect…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL good
Sorry, I got distracted by other things. :)
1 out tho…
by snakecharmer on Aug 26, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of reasons to want this one
It’s against the Dodgers and I have Hanrahan on my fantasy team, :-)
There should be more closers with palindrome-sque names!
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Aw, man
now HE was a good closer…. I’m not even a Giants fan and I liked Nen. Good guy.
by snakecharmer on Aug 26, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on
Come on Nationals, only 2 more outs to get.
And he can't throw a strike to save
well, the game.
by snakecharmer on Aug 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
STRIKE PLZ!
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Nats win!
Wooooooooooo!
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Thank you, Hanrahannnahan
I thank you.
My fantasy team thanks you.
The entire state of Arizona thanks you.
Dodgers have now scored three runs or less EIGHT GAMES IN A ROW. That ties the longest streak by any club in the NL this season.
Houston
May 28-June 5. Our worst is only five, done twice: June 19-23, July 4-9.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
those were dark times...
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, lets
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet Lord
We actually are going to have to start worrying about the Rockies over the Dodgers soon. The Nationals? Really?
What a crazy random happenstance!
i would rather have the rockies take second
mostly due to my unreasonable hatred of the dodgers
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That's true.
Ethier’s the only one I like, and even that’s only his Dugout character, not the real Andre.
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
How?
It’s like hating a retarded kid!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You keep saying this
I don’t think this means what you think it means.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
I AM the brute squad!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Three flyouts.
Typical Dbacks inning.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
We sky waaaaay too many pitches.
I wouldn’t be too upset if we just tried hitting a line drive for a single rather than flying out trying to hit a home run every AB.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
For one brief shining moment
in the middle of The Big Slump™ Mark Reynolds gave an interview and said those very things. Then, for a couple games, the D-Backs went out and did just that. Not sure what happened after that, but I think the team got tired of having to run so much on the bases. So back to relaxing fly balls and quick trips to the dugout we went.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Blink and you missed it.
Middle of the 1st. 1-2-3.
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Wow
I actually missed it. That can’t be good.
TC starting
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1-2-3
Groundouts, every one.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Just in case,
knock wood.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone willing to hazard a guess as to how long this game will take?
I am guessing less than 2 hours and 15 minutes.
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
BEEP Adam Dunn walks BEEP
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I am so hoping that in the short time Dunn is here he can teach some of our young players how to take these walks.
I am so hoping
that Dunn isn’t here for a short time.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Bastard.
Clogging up the bases.
WHY CAN’T HE JUST GET A HIT!?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
BECAUSE HE DOESNT CARE ABOUT BASEBALL
THE BIG DUMB DONKEY
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
2 on 0 out
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Reynolds draws a walk.
1st and 2nd, no outs.
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Okay....
does this ump have a postage-stamp sized strike zone? Or can this kid REALLY not find the strike zone?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
He's missing everywhere.
Inside, outside, high, low, you got it.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
TCK.
Low strike, but still a strike.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Snydes GIDP.
ARGH!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
We are all doing our best to lose this division, and we are all failing to do that.
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
We TOTALLY fail.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
failing at failing
/paradox 0.o
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
So,
we rule?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't worry
I have confidence in this team.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Oh noes!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently that's all it takes
although I may be doing it wrong.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Sup
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Not good enough.
Webby for God-God!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
4 straight groundouts so far.
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Damn!
I jinxed it. Flyout to Dunn.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
DFA Webb!!!
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
TOTAL DFAage.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
promote lyon to starter
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah. We need a total gamer.
Maybe we could sign Livan Hernandez?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
im down
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn!
ANOTHER flyout!
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webb sucks
cant get a groundball out to save his life
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll bet
he couldn’t get a 2 out RBI single to save his life, too!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
neither could
that dunn guy
he would probably walk, the slacker
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Trade the both of them!
Maybe we could get a real gamer, like David Eckstein.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
or maybe if we did those two, reynolds, and haren we could get
manny ramirez for the rest of the season
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Webby = suckage.
His future = DFAage.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
ARGH!
BLIND GUY!!
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webb
clearly has more value as a batter
he can strike out just as well as anyone else on the team
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Webby
for cleanup hitter!!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Webb groundout on the first pitch.
Sucks.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
what
a loser
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
And.....
we’re back to making a shitty pitcher look good.
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maybe with all these flyouts
one will drop eventually?
too much to hope for?
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
What we need to do
is try to hit singles. Just go for the line drive rather than trying to get slightly under the ball and give it some lift to get outta the stadium. Opposing pictures know that if they give us a high fastball, we’ll swing, and either fly/popout or strikeout.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
*pitchers
ARGH
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
"You could win up to two tickets from Jose Cuervo!"
“Up to” Two? Really?
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Yeah, wow. Why not just say “two”?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 26, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
There goes
the perfect game. :-(
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and most likely
ANOTHER quality start by the ACE goes to waste…
I’m not feeling at all confident about this game…
(or that feeling could just be gas… we’ll see)
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
take some Beano, and that’ll help you figure it out.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
or we could run off
5 or 6 runs our next at bat.
Second thought… Beano it is.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Um....
I assume you’re addressing the Madres?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Errr....
maybe you should go away now?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
LEAVE NOW
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
3-0 Padres
I blame you!!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ya, maybe its for the best...
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
bu-bye
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yup, well see ya 'round i guess
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
2 on, no out
Lets hope the Padres hitters are as inept as our hitters so far…
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
K.
Almost doubled Hundley off 2nd, too.
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I just
find Brian Giles kinda annoying for some reason.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
And....
right before he hits a 3 run homer.
GODDAMMIT.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe its cuz
his gameday picture is hideous
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like satan
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
and our hitters are only twisting the knife
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody
wants to step up
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I just find him annoying.
Stupid old guy who is only good against us.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention he is the paternal grandmother
of randy winn
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh.....
well, that would explain it.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse caboose in full effect on radio
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Just get outta this inning.
GET THIS MAN SOME RUNZ AGAINST A SHITTY PITCHER!!
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On a normal team
having your ace give up anywhere from 0 to 3 runs is no big deal. on our team, it’s like webb has to part the pacific ocean to get a win….
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
webb = moses?
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
or any holy man,
cause it’ll take a miracle to get him win #20 tonight
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Webby for Pharaoh!
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
He is God-God after all… ok maybe just the pharaoh then
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
God-God status revoked.
At least temporarily. Right now, he’s only God-Mayor.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Not over yet
Sure, would rather not be three run down, but this team is capable of getting the runs back. And Webb is capable of going five more shutout frames.
Capable of getting the runs back?
Are you sure? We’re hitting below the Uecker line over the past two days….
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He's entitled to have any off night
but there are 8 other guys on the field that should help him out.
RBI gapper.
5-0.
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And.....
I hate the Padres even more…. with the burning passion of a thousand suns.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Douchemanoff >:o
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
I like that.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
By staying away
he was giving Webbie a vote of confidence. That’s very important, you see.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Okay
I really am going to sleep now. No sense being awake in pain to see this. Hey, Dodgers lose to Washington, why not lose to the Padres, eh? This stinks.
This is what I'm thinking too
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
DO....NOT....WANT......
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
So I go to the grocery store
when I come back we’re down 0-5? C’mon D-Backs! The Dodgers just gave one away to the Washington DC AAA team and we can’t take advantage against the Padres!?!
Woe to the Republic.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Maybe
we should blame YOU instead of Gravity?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Webby
58 pitches now through 3.
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Yeah, maybe this team would be better without Webb.
DFA.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey --
we got Danny the win last week when he had a subpar start vs. Peavy.
Let’s pick up Webby today.
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howz about
back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back HR’s
to tie us up
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
With all their heart
and with every swing.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
And.....
another flyout.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Think I'm gonna
get all “fair weather fannish” and go rot my brain for a little while.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
I am going to hunt down Jody Gerut
and kill his dog. Or something.
ARGH….
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or just kill him
probably more effective
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, okay.
Let’s just kill Jody Gerut.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
and giles
and winn
and tulo
and manny
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
SNAKEPIT KILLING SPREE!!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonds is SOO lucky
that he’s not in baseball this year….
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
no to the dog killing
emphatically!
kill and maim gay unicorns all night
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn
with the first hit of the night…. right by the shift.
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See?
Going for a line drive, rather than a hard hit flyout.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure the hitting coach
will talk to him about that. Some behavior is just plain inappropriate.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
MARK!!
2 run shot! 5-2.
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Partial redemption! Now get Webby his 20th win!
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
mork reynolds = god-god
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
mark
d’oh
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
Mark…. hmmm, dunno…. not quite God-God.
Demigod? Hercules?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking
of one of those guys who temps when the regular gods go a-romping with the mortals.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
The awesome thing about that home run
Is that he hit it right after the radio team finished saying he hadn’t hit one since July 25th, or whenever.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
No Replay yet suckas!
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Yeah.
I threatened to leave too. And then the D-Backs score. What does it mean?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
that you'd
better be threatening to leave every time we are at the plate!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
I love Mark coming home and getting high fives from Dunn — numbers 1 and 2 in HRs on the team — yet, Dunn is HUGE and Mark is so small. (Relatively)
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won't last
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike 3!
Iguchi goes down….
Not gonna be one of those 2 hr 15 minute games tonight, is it?
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So much for that… I just want a win.
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
But I want it to be a win for Webb. Our bullpen can suckit.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike 3 again.
Reineke sucks at bunting. That’s now two strikeouts while attempting to bunt.
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Seriously
Not the way I wanted this game to go so far. Not having a great day.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Bastard Giles
again with a hit.
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Bastard Giles?
Is he related to Randy Giles?
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Cousin
of Brian and Marcus.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Great stop by TC
to end the inning.
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TC with the D!
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kinda'll
make up for him sucking wind at the plate, I guess….
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Snyder/Augie/Webb due up.
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Let's score some runs this inning.
Shall we?
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We shall!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd settle for one here
One in the seventh and another in the ninth to take it into extras. Little steps…
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I pretty much hate
sideline reporting. Total waste of time.
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I fixed it for you
I pretty much hate sideline reporting Todd Walsh. Total waste of time.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 26, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I was originally going to say.
But actually, it goes for ALL sideline reporting.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Only acceptable sideline reporter ever?
Shinichiro Ohta.
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We should probably start paying attention to these...
Colorado takes the lead 2-1 over the giants and still have the bases loaded, one out…
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Hokay, so....
Augie gets a single, Webby draws a walk, and then Drew ties it up with a blast?
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Or not.
Bunt.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
NEED
a hit here from Drew….
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C'mon, Drew!
One of our better hitters lately…
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hello?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Hello?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
prolonged silence
cannot be good
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not bad
Drew has fouled off about 17 pitches in a row.
Okay, maybe more like five or six.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
12 pitch walk
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew keeps fouling pitches off
Now we just need him to get one in play and bring in a run.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Wow....
crushed that one, HR distance…. but foul.
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strike out
coming up
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Walk.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
phew!
We gotta get something here.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Tying run at the dish. Let's go CY!
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bases aren't loaded?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
CY's job
to get a run in.
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Make some contact, CY.
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::::thud!::::::
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
.OOF
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Strikeout CY.
Le sigh.
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Our #2 guy,
shines best when the team needs him…
(/sarcasm)
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
DFA him!
Or trade him for Jeter!
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It's as if you all have "Strikeout CY" on a macro... :)
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CYK.
Sounds like sex jelly, but it’s not.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
We really needed
to get at least 1 run there.
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Maybe Upton's 242 average should be in the 2 spot when he comes back.
The best rotation lies in the desert.
Nah!
he can bat behind Cy in the 3 spot!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone else find it wierd that Reynolds hits a homerun batting in the 5th spot, but no in the 6th spot?
Maybe Bob should leave him in the 5 hole.
The best rotation lies in the desert.
No,
actually, I find it completely unrelated….
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Long term he is
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Long term he is
So, when do you actually win a title? Some time in the imaginary future? Kinda like the AthPEDics???
foulpole's annoyingness
now approaching critical mass….
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Annddd what are YOUR
hero’s doing for us?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
His average says he would help.
Would he solve the problem, Of course not, but he would help.
The best rotation lies in the desert.
1 out double
by Adrian Gonzalez.
AGon is one of Mark Grace’s many mancrushes.
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BoMel who?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Cruz up again?
Seriously, it seems like Melvin has Cruz start warming up every time he’s hoping that the starter will get over whatever trouble they’re facing, so Cruz ends up warming up about four or five times for every actual time he gets in the game.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Nice strikeout of Kouz.
One more out, here….
Nope. RBI by Headley.
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and then some!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh
Radio broadcast: “You can catch singing sensation Jessica Simpson….”
She counts as a singing sensation now? Don’t they mean “former ‘reality’ tv star and the woman blamed for Tony Romo’s playoff mistakes”?
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Tony Romo sucks.
Just wanted to throw that out there…
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The dingleberry
that thinks tune is really chicken? She sings?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
*TUNA
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
And.... TC is teh suck.
Error on TC, or Mark?
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TC NEVER
makes an error!
A veteran of his standing? Perish the thought!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
rEynolds
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
I guess
that’s how the scoring is supposed to go, but it really WAS TC’s fault more than Mark’s.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
So much for win number 20
Now lets just try to win this game.. shall we?
by singaporedbacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Since we're already depressed...
If you drafted Hurricane Gustav in your fantasy league, you’re looking pretty good. According to the news it’s likely making a bee-line for the Gulf of Mexico next week.
You can't spell Arezone Diemondbecks without about four E's.
Oh goody!
I was waiting for an excuse to push gas up by a dime over the weekend.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 26, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just in time for me to go on vacation in Florida, on an island in the Gulf. 4 years ago, Hurricane Charley hit the island 2 weeks before we were headed there, and devastated the island. Our condo complex was closed for 8 months. I’m really hoping that this time is not a repeat!
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 26, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
What island?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
O rly?
Which condo complex?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That one by the beach
I’m drawing a complete blank on the name.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
My grandparents
have had a condo on Sanibel for years, until they built a house on the beach a few years back.
Used to be in the Sundial, and then in Gulfside Place.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Tortuga Beach Club.
We went there many many many years ago when my Dad was leading a scientific seminar; and stayed in some great little cottages — Casa Turquesa. My Dad fell in love with the place and bought a couple of timeshares at Tortuga Beach Club. We love it there. When it’s not under attack by hurricanes.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 27, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
fortunately, their house is very well hurricane proofed - which is more than I can say, unfortunately, about the vegetation on the island. :(
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Argh
Stupid autoformatting.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Some guy at GLB
thinks Juan Cruz looks like Barack Obama.
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Gets the K.
I like Juan Cruz.
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This is not
how we cement ourselves at the top of the Cy Young vote, eh Brandon?
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
::furiously searching for wood to knock on::
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
I got myself all worked up about this dreck though. A win here would’ve let me sleep better tonight.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Hmm
When the first argument boils down to “Eh, why not?”, then I think your argument lacks some merit.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
I guess it is
sort of a “hey! read this article. And be sure to click through on the banner ads!” sort of headline, isn’t it. But I’m the excitable sort.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
You know what they say about misery?
That it loves to link mindlessly worrisome articles? Yep. It sure does.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
....moron.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If your first
reason for something is, “hey, why not” you should probably rethink your agrument.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
Oh, good point
I should have said that.
Wait a minute…
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
He also
seems to overvalue wins quite a bit…. it’s not hard to get run support when you’re playing for Milwaukee.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm willing
to blame him for just about anything. Just gimme a few minutes to rationalize it.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Uh oh!
It makes its return….
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, then.....
Adam Dunn, Mark Reynolds, and Chris Snyder all walk, then Augie Ojeda hits a grand slam?
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Another walk for Dunn
I’m surprised they haven’t tried him in the lead-off spot.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
That guy
is a strange kind of amazing.
"We...probed them all the way through. They're completely meat." — Terry Bisson
Strange
in a big donkey sorta way?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
In exactly
a big donkey sort of way.
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Mark GIDP.
Not a fan.
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Ha
I was momentarily confused when they said Edgar Gonzalez was going to pinch hit.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Gonzalez Jr.?
Oh? This guy is actually Gonzalez Sr.?
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D'backs.com is confused
They show Doug Davis as the probable pitcher both Sat. and Sun. That is a frightful though.
Doug Davis
pitching Sat. OR Sun. is almost frightful…
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 26, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I say let him face a batter or two, at most, and then send in Petit.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
::still upset at Petit being skipped over Davis::
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind
that he’s done pretty well the past couple outings, which is more than what we can say about some of our pitchers.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
Um?
Forget that 4 outings ago, he went 4.1 and gave up 7 earned…. next three, went 5 and gave up 3 earned (1 unearned) vs. Colorado, went 6 and gave up 2 vs. the Padres, and went 7 and gave up 3 vs. the Marlins.
Not BAD, but not really anything to write home about. Not to mention neither San Diego nor Colorado are particularly good offensively….
Haren’s outing last week vs. Peavy was rough, but he was solid yesterday. Webb’s outing last week was fantastic, but he blew chunks tonight.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
And before
that he had a terrific game (3-0 win), a couple bad outings, and then were 6 games in a row where he gave up 3 runs or less a game. I mean, none of us are expecting an ace, but the hyperbole that is used with him really is a bit ridiculous.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
6.04 ERA
since the ASB? 1.54 WHIP?
Compared to Petit, with a 2.72 ERA and .79 WHIP since the ASB?
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Davis' WHIP
isn’t surprising considering that’s about what he’s had every year. Compare that to Petit, who is has considerably better numbers that any time in his short career.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
That's not exactly
a ringing endorsement of Davis pitching over Petit.
If Petit can hold the opposition to .79 walks/hits per inning over the last 33 innings, I’d want to give him the chance to keep it up. OF COURSE he’s due for a correction, probably, but if we go by performance, right now, our top 4 pitchers since the ASB are Johnson, Webb, Haren, Petit, and THEN Davis.
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I guess
but it’s not exactly an easy choice because you can’t be sure of either, and frankly it won’t matter if the offense can’t score more than 2 runs a game.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
and frankly it won’t matter if the offense can’t score more than 2 runs a game.
True, but that’s not a reason NOT to use your best performing pitcher.
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True
but considering my original point was that Davis has done pretty well recently, something everyone seems to want to quickly forget?
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
But, again,
pitching Davis OVER Petit, who’s pitched much better??
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If we define "recently" as the month of August
No, not really.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
We can frame all kinds of ways
but this obviously is pointless.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
What? Arguing on the internet is pointless?
You take that back! =)
Davis has pitched well in his last two starts. He’s just saddled with what nearly every pitcher suffers from- that history of a few bad appearances strung together that sticks in the minds of fans for weeks or months.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Thank you!
This is all I wanted, sheesh! I swear, it’s like pulling teeth with you guys sometimes.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
teeth?
You mean thar’s people in Arizona with teeth?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he meant
“Pulling tooth”.
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NOT Saturday?
Please?
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Why?
You gonna be at the game?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea,
Me and my buddy, row 19 in the bleachers next to the dudgers bullpen.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
So...
Our two ace pitchers go against the worst team in the division…and it looks like we are going to lose both games. Doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence for the weekend.
I hate this park.
I’m putting PetCo on my shit list, next to all the umpires.
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Because
the good guys won?
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm so tired of these stupid radio ads
All of them. Seriously, I really don’t care about your stupid mango towels.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Mango towels?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 27, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
It’s an ad for some golf course, and the announcer says “their famous mango towels” like it’s the one thing you’ve been waiting to hear before you rush to call and make a reservation.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Also
I don’t care how many times you say “banquet” in an attempt to pretend your beer is awesome. I still won’t drink Coors.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
I'll drink Coors over Budweiser?
Of course, I might even drink my own urine over Budweiser.
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by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Let me put it this way
No matter how classy you say the nails are, I still don’t want to pay to drive them into my hand.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Not much to say
after that endorsement!
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Makes up for that crappy
play earlier.
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by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
7-2.
Isn’t that the third XBH that’s come down JUST fair tonight?
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This is our fault
Our presence at Saturday’s game hit the team with so much weapons-grade Awesome that they’re suffering from long-term withdrawal.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
OMG!
This is true!
Since SnakePitFest, we haven’t won a game, nor even scored more than 2 runs!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes! What do we do about it?
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 27, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
We have to
do ANOTHER SPF to reverse the trend!
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Salazar,
offensive phenomenon.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
We REALLY need to
reverse this trend of sucking.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Is
the thread getting sticky for anyone else?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
At this point
Stickiness would be a blessing.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, a bit.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 27, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
foulpole annoyingness
nearly redlining….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
seconded
are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
by utahdbacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I think
foulpole=dbax2008 on the MLB MB. Sound identical.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Honestly,
I don’t EVEN know why foulpole still posts here, since he only reads stuff from like two other posters.
One of them is probably kishi, who can’t even seem to get himself banned from GLB….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Emphasis on "posts"
He likes the sound of his own voice.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
So...
You’re implying he reads this out loud to himself?
Or do you have proof of it?
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
What?
You can’t hear him?
Man, You do live far away then…..
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually deaf
It’s why Jim is going to seat me next to Skins at the next SnakePitFest.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Oh!
Burn!!
Errr…. not so much “burn”, as “true story”….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
It gets
more and more and more tempting to ban him as time goes on, Jim……
Just sayin’.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Great plate discipline from a #2 hitter. Which is Melvin’s fault, yes.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
And he appoints these things called
“Hitting coaches”, who are supposed to help young players improve.
Chris Young’s OPS is 26 points lower this year.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
And if Melvin
Continues to play Young in the #2 hole, despite such craptastic swings, what’s a young hitter to think?
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
If Melvin was 'Manager of the Year' last year
Then he has to take responsibility for the team’s failures this year.
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Should I go on?
Or are you aware what an idiot you are making of yourself?
by Jim McLennan on Aug 27, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Dunn HR
would make the score slightly more respectable?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
As would
a Mark Reynolds grand slam.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Another walk
Would a Reynolds grand slam cheer you up?
(Answer: Yes.)
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
Yes!
::sniffle::
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap....
Reynolds HBP?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
After
trying to knock Haren’s block off last night, now they try to do the same thing to Mark….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
And Bell nearly hits Reynolds with the first pitch
To the cheers of the crowd. Come on, guys, capitalize here.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
K.
::back to crying::
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Rauch
“Hits to the Padres? Don’t mind if I do!”
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I wouldn't
mind Rauch plunking Gerut here….
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Okay,
if we can’t score 7 runs off Brett Tomko, then we REALLY suck.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
1-2-3 inning against Brett Bombko.
That’s….. err, impressive?
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I like Augie throwing his bat.
I do NOT like us losing bigtime like that.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Okay,
I DO NOT GIVE A SHIT ABOUT TODD WALSH INTERVIEWING KEVIN KOUZMANOFF.
I really hope Melvin, or Gibson, or somebody just rail at the team tonight. I mean, WTF, mate??
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I hate it when they interview some player from the other team
Just end the broadcast and go home, Todd.
Well, sometimes it's okay.
But after as frustrating a game as tonight’s, no Dbacks fan cares, and in fact, it’s just rubbing salt in the wound. Kevin Kouzmanoff didn’t even have the best night among the Padres; that would probably be Giles.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Turned it off, actually.
I enjoy watching the postgame show usually, even when we lose. But I want to hear about the Dbacks, NOT the Padres.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Absolutely
I feel like we’re back in June, where we were waiting for someone- anyone- to give this team some fire.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
I feel like we’re back in June, where we were waiting for someone- anyone- to give this team some fire.
We know it WONT be Upton then, so says the foulpole.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap
this game is still going? Well, now it’s over.
Now D’backs.com says that Davis pitching Fri., Haren on Sat. and “to be announced” on Sunday. Make up their damn minds! I want to go to see Webb’s 2nd try for win #20.
Sunday = Webb
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully
it doesn’t take Webby as long to get W #20 as it took Randy to get W # 289.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
by DbacksSkins on Aug 27, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
RJ takes the mound tomorrow
trying to prevent the sweep.
He’s 16-5 with a 2.41 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP in his career vs. San Diego.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
GLB
talking crap about AZ fans, and myself in particular.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Good for them
I guess. They need something to hold on to.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
I was going to write and ask jcrack
to un-subscribe me from their worthless site, but I figure he didn’t have the brains to know how to do it.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure
they think they’re clever and edgy, but the truth is that they support a terrible team (that admittably has played better than ours the past couple games) and post on a site that’s a joke. Is there a worse SBNation site?
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
BleedCubbieBlue?
But only because there’s so many Cubs fans. As SBN sites go, it’s actually pretty legit.
But yeah. GLB is the dregs of SBN.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
However,
THIS picture of Rauch is hilarious.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
Unfortunately
that might be more of a case of a larger fanbase brings out a larger number of jerks, even if it is the same percentage. I think some of the things said over at BCB have been ridiculous, but other than that it seems pretty quality. There’s not much you can find redeeming about GLB.
What's for dinner, mum? Heinz Baked Beans.
The guy who runs BCB writes some good stuff, but I will always be reminded of how quickly one of their GDTs went bad one night he wasn’t there.
"Only one thing is gonna walk you through this, Mal. Belief."
True.
Like I said, Cubs fans.
Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers: Filling the dubious shoes left open by Barry Bonds and the Giants.
I enjoy reading
all the other sister sites of the NL West. Andrew at TrueBlueLA does a fine job. I like the stuff Grant puts up at the McCovey site. Even with my disdain for the Rockies, I enjoy their site too. I find no redeeming value to anything over at GLB. It’s like a huge ole bitter bitch fest.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
by unnamedDBacksfan on Aug 27, 2008 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
…with unicorns.
It's like living with a six-year old.
by 4 Corners Fan on Aug 27, 2008 1:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Upcoming starters/games
Now ESPN has Davis on Fri., Haren on Sat., Webb on Sun., Johnson on Mon., and Petit on Tues. Now I have to get tickets to see Webb go for win #20 on Sun. and then I am already going to see Johnson go for win #295 on Labor Day. Hopefully it will be a nice long weekend of winning baseball.
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